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Summer teen service trips

Where Service Meets Lasting Impact: Reflections From Our Caribbean Scouting Trips

Written by Lucia Daranyi, Apogee Assistant Director  Experiencing Community Service Travel in the Caribbean Last month, my colleague and Apogee Director, Will Robertson, and I traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with our community service partners and scout the incredible places where our Caribbean Service: Puerto Rico students and leaders will be working, learning, and

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The Lasting Impact of Teen Summer Adventure Programs: The Apogee Experience

Written by Lucia Daranyi, Apogee Assistant Director  Apogee Adventures is known for its incredible teen summer adventure programs that take students on adventure across Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. Families often ask: What is the true impact of an Apogee summer? What makes Apogee Adventures stand out among the many teen summer camps

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Flying to Your Apogee Trip: How Students Arrive & Depart

Whether your child is a seasoned traveler or will be traveling alone for the first time, we know that air travel to and from Apogee’s teen outdoor adventure trips can be an anxiety-inducing event for many parents. We’re here to demystify the process and tell you it’s all going to be okay! Every year we

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Apogee Gear Recommendations

Welcome to our gear recommendations guide – a compilation of advice, generated through years of testing and experience, from our full-time team. It’s important to note that there is no obligation to purchase the specific gear listed here when outfitting your student, nor does Apogee benefit in any way if you purchase using these links.

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How Games Build Community on Teen Adventure Travel Programs

The Role of Games in Teen Adventure Travel Programs When families picture teen adventure travel programs, they often imagine the headline moments: hiking above tree line, cycling along picturesque bike paths, paddling kayaks along a rocky coastline, or gathering around a campfire at the end of the day. Those experiences are certainly central to an

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Beyond the Adventure: The Real Skills Teens Gain on an Apogee Trip

An Apogee Adventures summer trip is more than just an unforgettable experience — it’s an opportunity for meaningful growth. Through our teen summer adventure programs, students build real-world skills while traveling and exploring in the outdoors. Many families choose adventure-based summer programs because they help teens develop leadership, confidence, and independence in a supportive environment.

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Meet Jack DeAngelis: Maine Coast College Essay Writing Instructor

Ever wondered what it takes to become the Maine Coast College Essay head writing instructor? Well, it’s not just a love for writing that does the trick. How about four years of Apogee trip leading experience, years of teaching, mentoring, and guiding students through the writing process—and a genuine passion for working with young people

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A Day in the Life on an Apogee Adventures Trip

Every day on an Apogee adventure brings new challenges, excitement, and meaningful experiences. One of the questions we hear most often from families exploring teen summer adventure camps is: What does a typical day on an Apogee trip actually look like? While no two days are exactly the same, this snapshot offers a look into

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The Beauty of Familiarity: Traditions on Apogee’s Adventure Camps

Back in my pre-director days when I was leading Apogee hiking trips for teens, one of the things Apogee alumni students on my trip would always look forward to most were the familiar Apogee traditions. While they knew that this trip and this group of students that were gathered would be unique and special in

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Fly through Travel Bookings for Unaccompanied Minors with this Airtight Guide!

*Last substantive update, 2/4/2026. As students enroll and excitement for the summer builds, the preparation for adventure begins! And preparation looks different for every trip, from bicycle training rides to breaking in hiking boots. Preparation may also include major items like booking airfare. Our hope is that this blog post will help inform our families

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